2030 Winter Paralympics

Name: 2030 Winter Paralympics
Start: 2030-03-01T00:00:00+01:00
End: 2030-03-10T23:59:59+01:00
Location: French Alps

March 1, 2030 – March 10, 2030 CET

The 2030 Winter Paralympics, officially the XV Paralympic Winter Games, will showcase the world’s most elite para-athletes across the French Alps. Utilizing a sustainable and highly accessible venue plan, the Games will span the mountain massifs of Savoie and Haute-Savoie, concluding with a historic coastal celebration in Nice.

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📅 When are the 2030 Winter Paralympics?

Paralympic Games: March 1 – March 10, 2030.
Opening Ceremony: March 1, 2030 (Venue TBC).
Closing Ceremony: March 10, 2030 (Promenade des Anglais, Nice).

🏔️ Where are the 2030 Winter Paralympics?

The Paralympic program is organized into dedicated clusters to ensure athlete and spectator efficiency:

1. Nice Cluster (Ice Sports)

Sports: Para Ice Hockey.
Key Venue: Dedicated ice arena within the Nice coastal hub, adjacent to the International Broadcast Centre.

2. Savoie Cluster (Alpine & Sliding)

Sports: Para Alpine Skiing, Para Snowboard.
Key Venue: Courchevel and Méribel, utilizing the world-class slopes adapted for para-competition.

3. Haute-Savoie Cluster (Nordic Hub)

Sports: Para Cross-Country Skiing, Para Biathlon.
Key Venue: Le Grand-Bornand, renowned for its accessible stadium layout and spectator visibility.

🎟️ How do I get tickets for the 2030 Winter Paralympics?

Digital Ticketing: Tickets are managed through the official French Alps 2030 portal. Paralympic tickets traditionally offer exceptional value and a family-friendly atmosphere.
Accessibility Seating: The booking system features an integrated “Accessibility Map,” allowing users to select wheelchair-accessible spots (UFR) and easy-access seating with companion spots nearby.
Hospitality: On Location provides inclusive hospitality packages that prioritize step-free access and dedicated viewing platforms at high-altitude venues.

🚆 Accessibility & Travel Between Venues

France is implementing a “Total Accessibility” mandate for its transport network in preparation for 2030.

SNCF (Accès Plus): The Accès Plus service provides free assistance at major stations (Nice-Ville, Lyon-Part-Dieu, Chambéry). It is highly recommended to register your journey 48 hours in advance to ensure ramp and lift availability.
Accessible Shuttles: A fleet of low-floor, accessible buses will serve as the “Olympic Express,” connecting the valley train stations to the mountain venues in Savoie and Haute-Savoie.
By Air: Nice Côte d’Azur (NCE) and Lyon (LYS) airports offer specialized PRM (Persons with Reduced Mobility) assistance from the gate to the accessible ground transport hubs.

🏨 Where to stay for the 2030 Winter Paralympics

1. Nice (Para Ice Hockey & Closing Ceremony Hub)

Accessible Luxury: Le Negresco – A National Historic Landmark offering fully adapted luxury suites.
Strategic Accessibility: Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel – Modern, fully compliant infrastructure with step-free access to the Promenade des Anglais.

2. Savoie / The Three Valleys (Para Alpine & Snowboard Hub)

Mountain Resort: Hotel Araucaria (La Plagne) – Designed with accessible common areas and specialized equipment storage for para-athletes and fans.
Valley Base: Albertville – A flatter, more accessible city base with direct shuttle links to the steeper mountain venues.

3. Annecy & Haute-Savoie (Nordic Hub)

Boutique Accessibility: Les Trésoms Lake and Spa Resort – Features accessible facilities and easier terrain for navigation than higher-altitude Nordic sites.